I had always been active, healthy and lucky enough not to have to worry about weight issues, but all that changed in 2004 when I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. I was fortunate that surgery alone was enough to remove the cancer, but I found myself sluggish and unmotivated post-surgery. I began to gain weight, and spiraled into depression, both of which were quite alien to me.

I had always been active, healthy and lucky enough not to have to worry about weight issues, but all that changed in 2004 when I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. I was fortunate that surgery alone was enough to remove the cancer, but I found myself sluggish and unmotivated post-surgery. I began to gain weight, and spiraled into depression, both of which were quite alien to me.

I'd already begun doing some (sporadic) exercising when a friend recommended SparkPeople to me. I am impressed with the site, and think it is a wonderful, free resource.

My Goals:
I''d like to lose 10-15 lbs. and tone & firm my body. I''d like to look good in a bathing suit again. I''d like to meet Latvian footballer Marians Pahars. I''d like to be able to carry a tune.

My Program:
I am following the SparkDiet of eating 1200-1550 calories per day (2 fruit/3 veg drinking at least 8 cups of water per day), doing at least 20 minutes of cardio per day and lifting free weights three times per week.

Personal Information:
Happily married for the past 10 years to a wonderful Brit. We live in a Mission-style home in Newport''s East Row Historic District in Northern Kentucky.

Two years ago we lost our handsome cat to old age. He lived a very happy 19 1/2 years, and we miss him terribly. You can see his pictures in my profile. We recently adopted a 7-year old cat from the SPCA and he is wonderful!

Other Information:
I''m a complete music geek with a CD collection tipping the scales at over 3800. Some of my favorite artists are Camper Van Beethoven, Robyn Hitchcock, The Jazz Butcher, Teenage Fanclub, Terminal Cheesecake and Franz Ferdinand.

Hi, Miss Kitty! I love your page & also love kitties! We have always had them around & have a beautiful black kitty named Shadow. We have lots of other pets that you can see on my page. Come visit & I would like to add you as my friend. Thanks & good luck!

Hey Miss Kitty! I added you as my friend because we have some things in common, I have a Chococat checkbook cover, and you have GREAT taste in music! I am from the same area as the Camper Van fellas & have seen them a million times in our local clubs. See you around! Jeanette

Hi Miss Kitty--GREAT cat name!!! I have 2 sister kitties. (Our old dog Jasper was nicknamed Jazzy Jay and the Jastones.) Anyway, Welcome to the MP3 Lovers Unite! team. We keep it fun and lite! Share your playlists for points--every Sunday the one who posts the most songs gets a trophy! Have fun, Rock on & Stay Tuned! Peace-Anne